Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Associate at  Institute for Plant Protection and Environment,  Serbia

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment in Belgrade, Serbia. He specializes in forage crop genetics, seed quality assessment, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade in 2016, focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

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🎓 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is an accomplished plant scientist specializing in forage crop genetics, seed quality, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade (2016), focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

🔬 Research & Professional Experience:

  • Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Belgrade (2012–present)
    • Head of the Laboratory for Seed Quality Testing
    • Specializes in seed quality assurance, genetic improvement, and molecular breeding
    • Oversees ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation in laboratory testing
  • Research Assistant at the Institute for Forage Crops, Kruševac (2006–2011)
    • Focused on selection and breeding of perennial legumes

📑 Research Contributions & Impact:

✅ 167 scientific publications in international and national journals
✅ Key researcher in multiple national projects on forage breeding, genetic improvement, and sustainable livestock production
✅ Member of national commissions for soybean variety recognition
✅ Active in scientific societies, including the Society of Geneticists and Plant Breeders of Serbia

🛠 Skills & Achievements:

✔ Expertise in genetic variability, plant breeding, and seed technology
✔ Strong background in laboratory quality management and risk analysis
✔ Fluent in English and proficient in computer applications
✔ Experienced in international collaboration and research supervision

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 104
  • h-index: 6
  • Total Publications: 21
  • Cited Documents: 97

Publication Top Notes:

  • Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds
    Plants, 2025-03-07. DOI: 10.3390/plants14060839
    Authors: Ratibor Štrbanović, Branimir Šimić, Mariana Stanišić, Dobrivoj Poštić, Nenad Trkulja, Violeta Oro, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Dynamics of Moisture Release from Maize Husks as a Function of Crop Density
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49481
    Authors: Marijneka Tabaković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ivana Živković, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ljubiša Kolarić, Mile Sečanski, Rade Stanisavljević, Violeta Oro

  • Evaluation of the Quality Indicators of Pepper Hybrid Seeds During Germination
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49491
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Nenad Pavlović, Sanja Đurović, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Quality of Alfalfa Seeds from Different Regions of Serbia During Storage Up to 42 Months
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49467
    Authors: Rade Stanisavljević, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Violeta Oro, Jasmina Milenković, Marijenka Tabaković, Dragoslav Đokić

  • Application of Alternative Methods of Crop Protection in Sustainable Agriculture
    Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/SelSem2301043T
    Authors: Marijenka Tabaković, Vesna Dragičević, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ivana Živković, Milan Brankov, Sveto Rakić, Violeta Oro

  • Changes in Quality Indicators of Different Cucumber Hybrid Seeds During Five Years of Aging
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/jpea27-42793
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Ivana Živković, Marija Milivojević, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Influence of the Presence of Weeds and Other Impurities in Natural Alfalfa Seed on Finishing Machines Work and Seed Quality During Three Years
    Romanian Agricultural Research, 2023. DOI: 10.59665/rar4025
    Authors: Dragoslav Đokić, Dragan Terzić, Jasmina Knežević, Aleksandar Vuković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Rade Stanisavljević

 

Panagiotis Madesis | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Panagiotis Madesis |  Sustainable Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

Certh/inab,  Greece

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis Assistant Professor, University of Thessaly School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment Specialization: Cellular and Molecular Biology.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D., Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004
  • M.Sc., Plant Breeding and Plant Physiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1998
  • B.Sc., Agriculture, Plant Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1996

Awards and Distinctions:

  • Distinction by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Rural Development, 2013
  • Christidis Award for Best Presentation, 15th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society
  • Papadakis Award for Best Poster, 16th Greek Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society

Research Interests:

  • Plant breeding and biotechnology
  • Stress tolerance in plants
  • Food fraud detection and traceability
  • Plant genomics and biodiversity assessment
  • Human health and high-value plant product development

Research Focus:

Dr. Panagiotis Madesis is an expert in cellular and molecular biology, focusing on plant stress tolerance mechanisms, plant breeding, and the application of biotechnology for developing higher-yielding and stress-tolerant crops. His work involves the use of genomics and “omics” technologies to improve plant health and productivity. He is also interested in food safety, specifically in detecting food fraud and identifying adulteration in commercial products.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 5227
  • Citations Since 2019: 3511

h-index:

  • Total h-index: 41
  • h-index Since 2019: 30

i10-index:

  • Total i10-index: 120
  • i10-index Since 2019: 105

Publication Top Note:

  • Plant glutathione transferase-mediated stress tolerance: functions and biotechnological applications
    I Nianiou-Obeidat, P Madesis, C Kissoudis, G Voulgari, E Chronopoulou, …
    Plant Cell Reports, 36, 791-805, 2017
  • Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria isolated from halophytes and drought-tolerant plants: Genomic characterisation and exploration of phyto-beneficial traits
    K Leontidou, S Genitsaris, A Papadopoulou, N Kamou, I Bosmali, T Matsi, …
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14857, 2020
  • The use of lupin as a source of protein in animal feeding: Genomic tools and breeding approaches
    EM Abraham, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Mavromatis, P Mylona, …
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(4), 851, 2019
  • Advances of DNA-based methods for tracing the botanical origin of food products
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 60, 163-172, 2014
  • Overexpression of a specific soybean GmGSTU4 isoenzyme improves diphenyl ether and chloroacetanilide herbicide tolerance of transgenic tobacco plants
    K Benekos, C Kissoudis, I Nianiou-Obeidat, N Labrou, P Madesis, …
    Journal of Biotechnology, 150(1), 195-201, 2010
  • Microsatellite and DNA-barcode regions typing combined with High Resolution Melting (HRM) analysis for food forensic uses: A case study on lentils (Lens culinaris)
    I Bosmali, I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Research International, 46(1), 141-147, 2012
  • The application of Bar-HRM (Barcode DNA-High Resolution Melting) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection of bean crops (Leguminosae) without prior DNA …
    P Madesis, I Ganopoulos, A Anagnostis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Control, 25(2), 576-582, 2012
  • Barcode High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis for detection and quantification of PDO “Fava Santorinis”(Lathyrus clymenum) adulterants
    I Ganopoulos, P Madesis, N Darzentas, A Argiriou, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 133(2), 505-512, 2012
  • Barcode-DNA High Resolution Melting (Bar-HRM) analysis as a novel close-tubed and accurate tool for olive oil forensic use
    I Ganopoulos, C Bazakos, P Madesis, P Kalaitzis, A Tsaftaris
    103, 2012
  • Cell and molecular biology of plastids
    R Bock
    Springer Science & Business Media, 95, 2007
  • Tobacco plants over-expressing the sweet orange tau glutathione transferases (CsGSTUs) acquire tolerance to the diphenyl ether herbicide fluorodifen and to salt and drought …
    LL Cicero, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, ARL Piero
    Phytochemistry, 116, 69-77, 2015
  • DNA replication, recombination, and repair in plastids
    A Day, P Madesis
    Cell and Molecular Biology of Plastids, 65-119, 2007
  • Olives and olive oil as functional foods
    A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi
    UK: John Wiley & Sons, 90, 2017
  • Exploring priming responses involved in peach fruit acclimation to cold stress
    MA Tanou G, Minas IS, Scossa F, Belghazi M, Xanthopoulou A, Ganopoulos I, …
    Scientific Reports, 7(1), 11358, 2017
  • Bar-HRM for authentication of plant-based medicines: evaluation of three medicinal products derived from Acanthaceae species
    M Osathanunkul, P Madesis, H De Boer
    PLOS ONE, 10(5), e0128476, 2015
  • DNA barcode ITS2 coupled with high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for taxonomic identification of Sideritis species growing in Greece
    A Kalivas, I Ganopoulos, A Xanthopoulou, P Chatzopoulou, A Tsaftaris, …
    Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 5147-5155, 2014
  • Transfer of plastid DNA to the nucleus is elevated during male gametogenesis in tobacco
    AE Sheppard, MA Ayliffe, L Blatch, A Day, SK Delaney, N Khairul-Fahmy, …
    Plant Physiology, 148(1), 328-336, 2008
  • Binding and glutathione conjugation of porphyrinogens by plant glutathione transferases
    DP Dixon, A Lapthorn, P Madesis, EA Mudd, A Day, R Edwards
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 283(29), 20268-20276, 2008
  • A novel closed-tube method based on high resolution melting (HRM) analysis for authenticity testing and quantitative detection in Greek PDO Feta cheese
    I Ganopoulos, I Sakaridis, A Argiriou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris
    Food Chemistry, 141(2), 835-840, 2013
  • Vegetable grafting from a molecular point of view: the involvement of epigenetics in rootstock-scion interactions
    A Tsaballa, A Xanthopoulou, P Madesis, A Tsaftaris, I Nianiou-Obeidat
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 11, 621999, 2021